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copy desk

noun Journalism.

the desk in a newspaper office at which copy is edited and prepared for printing.Compare slot1 (def. 5).

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Origin of copy desk

An Americanism dating back to 1925–30

Words nearby copy desk

copy, copybook, copyboy, copycat, copycutter, copy desk, copyedit, copyeditor, copyfight, copyfitting, copygirl
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British Dictionary definitions for copy desk

copy desk

noun

journalism a desk where copy is edited
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